The Emergency Preparedness and Response division’s primary focus is to promote,educate, serve as a resource, and collaborate with other organizations in an all-hazards
approach to emergencies within Jefferson County.

Our emergency preparedness staff promotes an all hazards approach to being
prepared for all types of emergencies, including natural and man-made
disasters, hazardous material exposure, and injury and disease prevention
within Jefferson County.

We focus on educating the general public on developing and exercising
safety plans and creating emergency supply kits through various outreach
events, media outlets and material distribution.

We serve as a resource for public health partners such as hospitals, schools,
civic groups, and businesses for preparedness trainings, educational materials
and presentations.

We collaborate with organizations to raise the public’s awareness of potential
emergencies, advantages of being prepared, and the expectations of local
response.